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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A choriambic verse consisting of four metrical feet: a spondee, two choriambi, and an iambus.
2. 2
   Any member of the Asclepiadaceae.
3. 3
   Alternative form of Asclepiad. alt-of, alternative
4. 4
   any plant of the family Asclepiadaceae wordnet
5. 5
   A member of one of the families that claimed descent from Asclepius, known as physicians or healers.

Synonyms

All synonyms

asclepiades

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin asclēpiadēus. The verse form was first used by the Ancient Greek poet Asclepius.

Etymology 2

From taxonomic name Asclepias + -ad.

Related phrases

metrical foot

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